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Pertaining to the duodenum. The term “duodenum” refers to the initial segment of the small intestine, which is situated immediately after the stomach. It plays a significant role in the process of digestion and absorption of nutrients.  

Pain in the upper muscles of the back.  

A mass of nerve tissue containing the cell bodies of sensory neurons that is located on the dorsal surface of the nerve root. A ganglion located on the dorsal root of a spinal nerve. It contains the cell bodies of sensory neurons.  

Sensory nerve fibers of the spinal cord. The radix dorsalis or sensory root of each spinal nerve.  

Involuntary contraction of the muscles of the back in response to irritation of the skin over the erector spinae muscles. Irritation of the skin over the erector spinae muscles, causing contraction of muscles of the back.  

Position of a patient lying down on the back, with the face up.  

Branch of spinal nerves that passes on the back surface to innervate skin, muscle, and bones of the vertebral column.  

Skeletal muscles of the back including the trapezius and latissimus dorsi.  

Horn-shaped projection of gray matter in the posterior region of the spinal cord. The posterior horn of the gray matter of the spinal cord. Anatomical region of the spinal cord that receives sensory signals for processing and relay.